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Women Leadership. and the Jewish People. American Jewish Organizations. Source: the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 2011. Non-Jewish American Situation. The Talent Gap. Anatomy of the Glass Ceiling. Unequal household division of labor
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Women Leadership and the Jewish People
American Jewish Organizations • Source: the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 2011
Anatomy of the Glass Ceiling • Unequal household division of labor • Perception that women’s first responsibility is at home • Lack of workplace flexibility • Sexual harassment • Lack of appropriate policy to help overcome the above issues
Gender Diversity Contribution: Pool of talent Thinking synergy Consumer demand Family-friendly work-force Jewish values and Jewish heritage
Conclusions: « Womenwillbereallyequal to men the daythat an unqualifiedwomanisappointed for an important task. » - Françoise Giroud
Recommendations: Positive discrimination (law or “comply or explain”) with backing framework: Expanded parental leave policies Flexibility in the workplace Commitment of CEOs Training and development for women Sanctions for non compliance
Recommendations for Israel: Increased Subsidies for Child Care Centers Breaking the IDF’s Glass Ceiling Breaking the Glass Ceiling in political parties (gender quotas and balanced list of candidates)